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#31 of 80 Hey all by ffmcobalt Jun 16, 2003 (4:22 pm)
Just found this place. Cool! I own a 1985 S-10 Blazer 4WD Tahoe. I got it last year from a friend who owns a towing company. Whoever had it towed didn't come pick it up, racked up a $990 bill, and decided not to come get it. After the towing company took ownership of it per Oregon law, they sold it to me for $300! It's got oversized off-road tires, original white paint that still has a shiny top (clear?) coat, and nearly PERFECT interior. The previous owner took good care of how the car looked, but sucked at maintaining the drive train.   The owner (my buddy) and a co-worker helped me overhaul it, as well. We put a new 2.8L V6 in it, virtually identical to the 2.8L V6 that was in it --but this one wasn't throwing a rod and actually had a functioning oil pump. The only difference is that the original block had a mechanical fuel pump and the new one had an electronic. Therefore, the hole that the mechanical fuel pump plugs into the block with was not there. Oh well, time for an electronic fuel pump.   Gave it a new clutch, new transmission fluid, and new fluid for the rear pumpkin.   Now all I need is a new heater core, new starter, new carburetor, and 3" suspension lift kit. :-p The leaf-springs on the back are virtually flat, so I'm thinking that I may as well put in a whole new suspension while I'm at it.   I love my baby.
#32 of 80 I'm a new pleased Blazer owner by cage47 Jul 26, 2003 (1:11 pm)
I've had my '98 Blazer LT for a little over two months now. I've been generally pleased. I've looked on here and am keeping a leary eye on some of the suspect areas. But being in Houston, TX I don't experience many of the problems some people have like the worn out bearings or ball joints. I'm keeping an eye on my idler arm as that seems a little loose but everything else looks good. However I do have the dreaded wiper motor failure glitch. Not as bad as some but can get annoying. I don't have the vibration that other owners have but when I bought my truck (an off lease vehicle) the dealership replaced two of the tires. But the wingnuts put both new tires on the same side. I did have a slight shudder until I rotated the right front and left back to have both of the new tires on the front. Now rides like it's on glass. Or as smooth as that gets on Houston roads. My big concern is keeping an eye on those oil coolant lines and the antifreeze. I read that those are the other two BIG problems that I could see happening. But overall I'm pleased with my purchase. Just wish GM would include the '98 in the wiper motor recall so I could get that fixed free. Priced $78 for a new motor.
#33 of 80 Re: Hello & Welcome! [KarenS] by singwenzel Sep 11, 2004 (8:14 am)
Replying to: KarenS (Feb 20, 2002 9:54 am) Hi Karen, I have an original 125,000 mile Florida 96 S-10 LS extended cab pick-up, and I really love it. It's a Mark III conversion so it's lowered, mags & fat tires, bed rails, and skirting all around. A bit squirrely in the winter time with only rear wheel drive, but 270 lbs. of sand in the bed helps. It's loaded, with an aftermarket AM/FM Cassette/CD so it is a great ride. I/m thinking of selling it and get a SUV, but why? It runs great, and everything works, and it seems everything out there 4x4 is junk or there are a million problems with them! So, I guess I'm probably just gonna' stay a happy S-10 family member! Dick Wenzel
#34 of 80 Re: Purchased a used '94 S10 p/u [pecanwoods] by liltrkbighp Nov 02, 2004 (8:21 am)
Replying to: pecanwoods (Oct 20, 2002 9:45 am) 'LS means luxury like power windows a/c leather optional trim... the difference in the regular s10 and I/s has more value than just a regular s10
#35 of 80 Hello from 400,000 and keeps going by mikeys10 Mar 16, 2005 (8:18 pm)
Say hello, I have a 1985 s10 blazer and just a few miles of 400,000 miles. Runs good Still has the original engine (knock on wood) it still a working truck. It been a good truck.
#36 of 80 Re: Hello & Welcome! [KarenS] by xteme03 Apr 11, 2005 (2:04 pm)
Replying to: KarenS (Feb 20, 2002 9:54 am) Hi, My name is Aaron and I am from St.Cloud, MN I have a 2003 Chevy S-10 Xtreme Black w/silver stripes. I have done a lot to the audio/video side of the the truck, but I am still working on the performance portion. So far, so good! I love it! If anyone has questions for me or would like to see a pic, just ask! I am pretty much always signed on to AIM: screen name, eatalargecorndog -Aaron
#37 of 80 carburetor help....s-10 won't start by mattiv Jun 18, 2005 (6:41 pm)
i have a problem....maybe someone can help! my 1996 chevy s-10 has been sitting for awhile (i was travelling and not using it). when i returned home i started it and let it idle but accidently let it run out of what little gas it had. then it sat again for a few weeks before i put in more gas (about 3 gallons). now the truck will not start....the battery is fine, it cranks but no gas seems to be getting to the carburetor. i thought the gas line was probably dry and figured i could put some gas directly in the carburetor like i had done in the past with a '76 silverado--but i can't even find the carburetor under the hood!!!!     does anyone have any suggestions about what i can do to get the truck running again? any help is very much appreciated. thanks so much for your time.     matt iv Replies to this message: whitewings (Jul 15, 2005 4:33 am) chevlvr (Aug 31, 2005 10:22 am)
#38 of 80 Re: Hello & Welcome! [KarenS] by whitewings Jun 28, 2005 (5:55 am)
Replying to: KarenS (Feb 20, 2002 9:54 am) Hello, I have recently picked up a challenge. A 1988 S-10 that had been sitting for a year. I was originally going to put in a 350 but with the gas prices I decided to rebuild the little 4 cylender. Truck seems to be in good shape with just minor problems (I need a code checker) and so far am having fun with it. After a year of sitting in the Pacific Northwest there are the obvious problems, I have put my first tank of gas thru it and need to change the fuel filter, re-do the brakes and a paint job. I am having a real problem finding a console as my truck is a five speed. I looked at all the pictures of S-10s for sale on E-Bay but I didnt see any consoles. Anyone have any ideas?   Bill
#39 of 80 Re: carburetor help....s-10 won't start [mattiv] by whitewings Jul 15, 2005 (4:33 am)
Replying to: mattiv (Jun 18, 2005 6:41 pm) Matt, you have electronic fuel injection. Dont pour gas into it. Try a spray start like they use on diesels. WD-40 will work also. Then before you you fill your tank pour a bottle of HEET or one of the gas dryers into the tank to clean up any mositure in the tank and fuel lines. If it doesnt start disconect the fuel line at the fuel filter, (on the firewall at the back of the engine) have someone try to start it, if you are not getting gas thru the line your fuel pump is bad. It is located in the gas tank. Get a Chilton manual, changing the pump is easy. Isnt this fun?   Bill
#40 of 80 Re: NHTSA compaints [yellowdr] by ccbigchris074 Jul 21, 2005 (2:28 pm)
Replying to: yellowdr (Dec 29, 2002 7:52 pm) where can i read the complaint

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